...One propels itself to the top of the heap through sheer weirdness.
Here is such a letter. Truly a masterpiece of awful (and just plain
confusing) writing. And yet people are still fooled by these things...
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2005 21:29:16 +0000
From: "Jim Smith" <jim_smith11@hotmail.co.uk>
jim_smith11@hotmail.co.uk
Reply-to: mr_richard05@sify.com
Subject: CAN I TRUST YOU ON THIS ISSUE?
From: Mr. Jim Smith.
26 Kesington Court,
London, England.
Dear Friend,
I am the above named person but now undergoing medical treatment in London, England. I worked with British Railway Commission in Chelsea England for over a decade in the year 2003.
I deposited the sum of £5 Million (Five Million Pounds sterling) in a Vault with a Security/Finance House in UK.Presently, this money is still with there. Recently, my Doctor told me that I would not last for the next 150 days due to cancer problem. Though what disturbs me most is my stroke.Having known my condition I decided to donate this fund to an individual or better still a God fearing person who will utilize this money the way I am going to instruct here in. I want an individual that will use this to fund and provide succor to poor and indigent persons, orphanages, and above all those affected in the Tsunami in far Asia.
I understand that blessed is the hand that giveth. I took this decision because I do not have any child that will inherit this money and my husband relatives are not inclined to helping poor persons. I do not want a situation where this money will be used in an ungodly manner, hence the reason for taking this bold decision. I am not afraid of death hence I know where I am going. I know that I am going to be in the bosom of the Almighty. I do not need any telephone communication in this regard because of my health, and because of the presence of my relatives around me always. I do not want them to know about this development. With God all things are possible.
As soon as I receive your reply I shall give you the contact of the Security/Finance House in UK. I will also issue them a letter of authority and change of ownership certificate that will empower you as the original beneficiary of this fund through my Lawyer. I want you to always pray for me. My happiness is that I lived a life worthy of emulation. Whosoever that wants to serve the Almighty must serve him with all his heart and mind and soul and also in truth.
Please always be prayerful all through your life. Any delay in your reply will give me room in sourcing for an individual for this same purpose.
Please assure me that you will act according to my specification herein.Hoping to hear from you as soon as possible.
Thank you and May the Almighty bless you.
Yours sincerely,
Mr. Jim Smith (Benefactor).
